Costa Rica’s reputation for peace faces growing pressure from organized crime and drug trafficking. Yet the numbers tell a more complex story: national homicide figures through August 2026 showed a decline from the previous year, while some provinces continued to experience increases.
In this article, The Tico Times examines the forces behind the violence, regional differences, and the debate over how Costa Rica should respond.
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Source: The Tico Times, August 27, 2026.